James DeMonaco
Biography
James DeMonaco is an American filmmaker born on October 12, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for creating the Purge franchise and is credited with writing all five films in the series. DeMonaco directed the first three films in the series: The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, and The Purge: Election Year. He has a total of 23 known credits in the film industry. DeMonaco's gender is male and his content score on TMDB is 100.
Career overview
James DeMonaco is a filmmaker known for his work in the film industry. He is a writer and has written for multiple projects. DeMonaco is best recognized for creating the Purge franchise, a series of films that he wrote all five of.
As a writer, DeMonaco has been involved in numerous projects. He has written for a total of 23 known credits. The Purge franchise is one of his most notable works, with DeMonaco writing all five films in the series. He also directed the first three films in the franchise: The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, and The Purge: Election Year.
DeMonaco's writing career has been marked by his work on the Purge franchise. He has established himself as a writer and creator in the film industry. His contributions to the Purge series have been notable, and he continues to be recognized for his work as a writer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
50 titles- The Home (2025) Writer
- The Home (2025) Director
- Crisis Negotiators (2024) Original Story
- The Forever Purge (2021) Producer
- The Forever Purge (2021) Characters
- The Forever Purge (2021) Writer
- This Is the Night (2021) Screenplay
- This Is the Night (2021) Director
- The Purge (2018) Executive Producer
- The Purge (2018) Writer
- The Purge (2018) Story
- The Purge (2018) Original Film Writer
- The Purge (2018) Creator
- The First Purge (2018) Characters
- The First Purge (2018) Executive Producer
- The First Purge (2018) Writer
- Haunted (2018) Executive Producer
- The Purge: Behind the Series (2018) as Self
- The Purge: Election Year (2016) Characters
- The Purge: Election Year (2016) Director
- The Purge: Election Year (2016) Writer
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014) Director
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014) Writer
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014) Characters
- The Purge (2013) Writer
- The Purge (2013) Director
- Staten Island (2009) Director
- Staten Island (2009) Writer
- Crash (2008) Executive Producer
- Crash (2008) Writer
- The Kill Point (2007) Executive Producer
- The Kill Point (2007) Writer
- The Kill Point (2007) Creator
- Skinwalkers (2006) Screenplay
- Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) Screenplay
- Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) Co-Producer
- Hate (2005) Writer
- Hate (2005) Executive Producer
- Ryan Caulfield: Year One (1999) Executive Producer
- Ryan Caulfield: Year One (1999) Writer
- Ryan Caulfield: Year One (1999) Creator
- The Negotiator (1998) Screenplay
- Jack (1996) Screenplay
- Red (1994) Associate Producer
- Red (1994) Writer
- Vigilant Director
- Vigilant Writer
- Untitled The Purge Film Writer
- Untitled The Purge Film Characters
- Untitled The Purge Film Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James DeMonaco best known for?
James DeMonaco is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Home (2025), The Home (2025), The Forever Purge (2021), The Forever Purge (2021).
When and where was James DeMonaco born?
James DeMonaco was born on October 12, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does James DeMonaco have?
James DeMonaco has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is James DeMonaco's background in cinema and television?
James DeMonaco is an American filmmaker born on October 12, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for creating the Purge franchise and is credited with writing all five films in the series. DeMonaco directed the first three films in the series: The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, and The Purge: Electi...